Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. Our clients' critical missions inspire us, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, address operational challenges, and meet their requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to deliver exceptional services and products. POSITION OVERVIEW DEFTEC Corporation seeks a Senior Program Manager with experience supporting Science & Technology programs and projects to support advanced Technology Development. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Implements and oversees processes for acquisition program reporting – includes financial, schedule, and performance aspects; helps maintain and execute the established programmatic cadence to track, evaluate, and manage program progress against the Government's defined goals. Assesses technical and operational challenges and identifies comprehensive acquisition approaches for rapid program stand‑up, execution, and capability transition. Sets vision for success and establishes programmatic cadence to track, evaluate, and report program status. Utilizes knowledge of novel and creative acquisition approaches to analyze program strategies across a portfolio of programs; recommends best‑known acquisition, contracting, and finance approaches for rapid capability development within an agile program execution framework. Works with Integrated Product Team to support team members in the creation of cost estimates and POM inputs supporting programmatic needs. Leads acquisition team members in the planning, creation, and execution of program schedules – identifies key milestones, delivery dates, and technology transition timelines; utilizes schedule to track and communicate programmatic progress. Establishes processes to identify, manage, and adequately communicate programmatic risks to leadership. Regularly interfaces with leadership and staff to establish strategies and plans and achieve objectives set forth in organization strategy within prescribed timeline. Provides technical and programmatic guidance to team members regarding program issues and promotes team building internal and external to the program. Builds team cohesion and collaboration across the executing organizations. Establishes various management tools and processes to: Track obligations/expenditures. Update schedules and track progress to milestones. Recommend guidance for Government regarding contractor execution. Respond to AFRL and Pentagon taskers. Manage dependencies and risk. Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in S&T project/program management Master's Degree in a related field Ability to lead teams rapidly standing up and executing programs in a dynamic environment. Ability to glean technical requirements from subject matter experts to support execution of Department of the Air Force programs. Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Be a motivated and team-oriented individual with a proven record of performance and success. Have accountability and attention to detail with follow‑through. Be flexible and able to multitask. Have the ability to work within an ambiguous, fast‑moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions. Excellent people skills, with an ability to collaborate with customers and team members. Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. Benefits DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, life insurance, short/long term disability, and educational reimbursement. DEFTEC also matches 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% of employee's income and an additional $0.50 for every dollar between 4-5% of employee's income. The DEFTEC team is comprised of professionals who make a difference every day in crucial missions related to national security. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team who is well taken care of. Our employees are our top priority making DEFTEC an ideal place to work. Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io if you require reasonable accommodations. DEFTEC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. AAP/EEO Statement DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Afformative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law. 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